Event Details

The Finder Things presents 'Pattern: Diagram, Ornament, and the Construction of Joy," a conference, roundtable, and exhibit on pattern and how we develop methodologies. Unique to each individual, creating the right way of working can be challenging with so many variables at play-- costs, time, lifestyle, location, accessibility, resources, values, goals, network, family, health, happiness, etc, etc, etc. And finding the best work for your own happiness can seem limitless, vague, and daunting. Pattern-making is one tool we can use to help identify and modify our habits to guide our day-to-day. From how we work, how we create and fabricate, how we draw and instruct, how we design, how we develop and grow, how we lead, and how we share, patterns can be insightful tools to help us achieve our individual joy.

This event is for creatives, small business owners, and the curious to share their process and be inspired by others in their community. A handful of speakers will present their work, challenges, and lessons from design, fashion, architecture, business, music, and management, with a series of round table talks between. Panelists include other creatives and small business owners who will offer their own insight and experiences on the topic. It will be a casual, thought-provoking day with a few demonstrations, exhibits, foods, and drinks. Downtime between talks, attendees are invited to explore the Kedzie Stop Market and see what other people are up to in adjacent studios. We hope you can join!

The Finder Things is a thematic, editorial exploration that promotes inspiring people through formal portraits, with a retail end to support the project. These collaborative pieces of work integrate art, craft, storytelling, and photography into curiosities and ponderings, and are published online seasonally. PATTERN is its first edition. SCALE launches late summer, with explorations in play and sustainability.

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